Patents by Inventor James Mazur

James Mazur has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Variable slippage control for a disk jockey control surface
    Patent number: 7566827
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a scratch effect controller for use by a disk jockey, wherein at least one electromagnet creates the slippage tension or friction effect between the user manipulated disc, which includes a vinyl-like surface thereby simulating a vinyl record, and the rotatable or fixed platter. The strength of the electromagnet is variable so as to create a variable slippage tension or friction effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Stanton Magnetics, Inc.
    Inventors: James Mazur, Alan Flum
  • Variable slippage control for a disk jockey control surface
    Publication number: 20080101183
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a scratch effect controller for use by a disk jockey, wherein at least one electromagnet creates the slippage tension or friction effect between the user manipulated disc, which includes a vinyl-like surface thereby simulating a vinyl record, and the rotatable or fixed platter. The strength of the electromagnet is variable so as to create a variable slippage tension or friction effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: James Mazur, Alan Flum
  • Scratch effect controller with slippable surface
    Publication number: 20080062560
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a scratch effect controller wherein the lower surface of the user manipulated disc and the upper surface of the rotary platter are made of low friction material. The lower surface of the user manipulated disc and the upper surface of the rotary platter impinge against each other creating an area of low friction, thereby eliminating the need for a slip disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: James Mazur, Alan Flum
  • Control knob with multi-color indicator
    Patent number: 7205495
    Abstract: A control knob for controlling an underlying signal is disclosed. The control knob includes a clear radial portion which serves as an indicator on the knob. The radial portion receives light from a multi-color LED which is housed within a clear shaft of a potentiometer which rotates in concert with the control knob and controls the level of the underlying signal. The multi-color LED emits light of a color which is dependent upon the level of the underlying signal being controlled by the control knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Stanton Magnets, Inc.
    Inventor: James Mazur
  • Phonographic turntable with built-in audio to USB or firewire device
    Publication number: 20050270926
    Abstract: The present invention is a turntable which includes an internal analog to digital converter and a controller for a standard digital format. This allows a jack for a standard digital frat to be incorporated into the turntable, so that digital signals are generated to be received by the soundcard of an external computer or similar piece of digital equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: James Mazur, Alan Flum, Erik Themmen, Mark Demouy, Darrin Young
  • Light projection rotary control indicator
    Publication number: 20050270779
    Abstract: A rotary control indicator includes a knob with a reflective interior. The knob rotates in concert with a clear shaft which receives light from an LED. The knob further includes a radial notch. Light is reflected by the reflective interior to illuminate the control panel around a periphery of the knob. Further, light is projected out the radial notch to indicate the knob position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventor: James Mazur
  • Control knob with multi-color indicator
    Publication number: 20050236263
    Abstract: A control knob for controlling an underlying signal is disclosed. The control knob includes a clear radial portion which serves as an indicator on the knob. The radial portion receives light from a multi-color LED which is housed within a clear shaft of a potentiometer which rotates in concert with the control knob and controls the level of the underlying signal. The multi-color LED emits light of a color which is dependent upon the level of the underlying signal being controlled by the control knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventor: James Mazur
  • Optical navigation system for rotary control based non-contact controller
    Publication number: 20050195698
    Abstract: The controller of the present invention includes an optical navigation system which is responsive to movement, velocity of position of a rotatable platter. The optical navigation system is responsive to rotation of the rotatable platter and is further responsive to at least one degree of freedom of tilting of the rotatable platter. The rotatable platter typically includes a textured pattern so that the optical navigation system can acquire sequential surface images of the textured pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Flum, James Mazur
  • Control knob with multi-color indicator
    Publication number: 20050161311
    Abstract: A control knob for controlling an underlying signal is disclosed. The control knob includes a clear radial portion which serves as an indicator on the knob. The radial portion receives light from a multi-color LED which is housed within a clear shaft of a potentiometer which rotates in concert with the control knob and controls the level of the underlying signal. The multi-color LED emits light of a color which is dependent upon the level of the underlying signal being controlled by the control knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2004
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventor: James Mazur
  • Mixer
    Patent number: D578513
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Stanton Magnetics Inc.
    Inventor: James Mazur
  • Mixer deck
    Patent number: D578514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Stanton Magnetics Inc.
    Inventor: James Mazur